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Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi (engraving)
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Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi (engraving)
2785777 Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi. Illustration for The Illustrated Times, 12 September 1857.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22422752
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1857 Delhi Indian Rebellion Plunder Surprised Inida
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This engraving titled "Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi" takes us back to the turbulent times of the Indian Rebellion in 1857. The artist, George Francklin Atkinson, skillfully captures a dramatic moment as a group of mutinous sepoys is caught off guard by an unexpected party of HM 9th Lancers. The scene unfolds near Delhi, India's historic capital city. The sepoy rebels are depicted with their plundered goods and stolen treasures, symbolizing their defiance against British rule. However, their confidence quickly turns to shock as they find themselves surrounded by the swift and powerful lancers on horseback. The composition exudes tension and action; horses gallop through dust clouds while soldiers brandish weapons ready for combat. This print was originally published in The Illustrated Times on September 12th, 1857 – a significant date during the Indian Rebellion. Atkinson's work not only portrays this historical event but also provides valuable insights into Indian culture and society at that time. It serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics between colonizers and colonized peoples during this period in history. Displayed within private collections today, this engraving continues to captivate viewers with its vivid depiction of bravery and conflict amidst one of India's most significant uprisings against British colonial rule.
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